Security screeners at Los Angeles International Airport noticed a suspicious package early Monday, prompting the evacuation of hundreds of travelers. A source said the item turned out to be a fake grenade intended as a joke gift.

The bomb squad was called and one person was taken into custody, said Tom Winfrey, spokesman for Los Angeles World Airports. No other information was immediately available from police.

Security screeners at Los Angeles International Airport noticed a suspicious package early Monday, prompting the evacuation of hundreds of travelers. A source said the item turned out to be a fake grenade intended as a joke gift.

The bomb squad was called and one person was taken into custody, said Tom Winfrey, spokesman for Los Angeles World Airports. No other information was immediately available from police.